Near Frankford in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. George's United Methodist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 11, 2010
1. St. George's United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
St. George's United Methodist Church. . The roots of this congregation can be traced to the late 1700’s, when Methodist pioneers such as Francis Asbury and Freeborn Garrettson visited this area to propagate the faith. Meetings were held in the open air and in private residences. By 1816 a group of local residents were joining together in worship. In 1833 land was purchased approximately one mile north here for the construction of a church. Services were held there until 1880, when the present church was erected on land purchased from John Steele. The new building was formally dedicated on December 12, 1880. A major renovation and expansion of the church was undertaken 1928-30. . This historical marker was erected by The Delaware Public Archives. It is Near Frankford in Sussex County Delaware
The roots of this congregation can be traced to the late 1700’s, when Methodist pioneers such as Francis Asbury and Freeborn Garrettson visited this area to propagate the faith. Meetings were held in the open air and in private residences. By 1816 a group of local residents were joining together in worship. In 1833 land was purchased approximately one mile north here for the construction of a church. Services were held there until 1880, when the present church was erected on land purchased from John Steele. The new building was formally dedicated on December 12, 1880. A major renovation and expansion of the church was undertaken 1928-30.
Erected by The Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-109.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1924.
Location. 38° 32.959′ N, 75° 8.871′ W. Marker is near Frankford, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of Omar Road
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(County Road 54) and Vines Creek Road (State Route 26), on the right when traveling west on Omar Road. Located at the junction of Vines Creek Road (State Route 26),Omar Road and Powell Farm Road (County Road 365). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34337 Omar Rd, Frankford DE 19945, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. St. George's United Methodist Church Marker along Vines Creek Road (DE 26)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 11, 2010
3. St. George's United Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 11, 2010
4. St. George's United Methodist Church Marker, opposite Powell Farm Road
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 834 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 25, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.